Guide's Edition Synik 26

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A backpack built for exploration, adventure, and everyday life—wherever the journey takes you.

Color & Material

Exterior Color:
Saguaro

Exterior Material:
Ballistic

Upcoming Colorways

Add a Coyote 1" Padded Hip Belt? - $35.00 Add an Ice Axe Strap? - $7.50

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Guide's Edition Synik 26

Description

The Guide's Edition Synik 26 is a refined version of the Synik 26. Designed with the outdoors in mind, it thrives in the woods and mountains but transitions effortlessly to urban settings—just like you.

What’s Unique in the Guide's Edition Synik 26:

Coyote Brown Trim: Durable, dirt-concealing, and seamlessly blends with natural surroundings
Front Gear Attachments: Top diamond strap holder + ice axe loop for carrying gear like an ice axe or tripod (optional Ice Axe Strap available)
Bottom Gear Attachments: Two diamond strap holders to secure items like hiking poles, folding chairs, or wet raincoats (compatible with optional Lash Straps)
Bonus: bottom pocket has an extra zipper slider to allow easier access

Just like the standard Synik 26, the Guide's Edition also features:

Full clamshell zipper opening access to the main compartment
5 independent-volume exterior front pockets
Interior banded open-top pocket for organization
Comfortable, edgeless shoulder straps
Two-point access laptop compartment: Fits laptops up to 15"
Fully integrated yet removable internal frame
Rolling luggage handle pass-through allows compatibility with roll-aboard luggage
Padded grab handle & bottom for comfort and durability
Removable sternum and waist straps
Fits as a personal item on most airlines

Dimensions

13.2" (w) x 18.0" (h) x 7.7" - 10.8" (d)
335mm (w) x 455mm (h) x 195 - 275mm (d)
Note: depth varies based on how full the bag is packed

Weight (With Frame Sheet)

630d Ballistic: 2 lb 11 oz / 1240 grams
420d Classic Parapack: 2 lb 12 oz / 1270 grams
Removing frame Sheet reduces the weight by 5.1 oz / 145 grams

Volume

26 Liters / 1585 cubic inches (ASTM Standard Measure)

Straps

0.5" / 13 mm padded and contoured backpack straps
0.75" / 20 mm removable sternum strap
1" / 25 mm waist strap (included)

Laptop Compartment Size

Fits devices up to 14.00" x 9.44" x 0.75" / 355mm x 241mm x 19mm

Rolling Luggage Pass-Through Sizing

Minimum Length: 17.75" / 450mm
Maximum Width: 7.00" / 178mm

Exterior: 630 denier high tenacity 2x2 ballistic nylon (bluesign® certified)
Interior: Coyote 200 denier Halcyon (bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified)
Upper Back: Spacer mesh
Lower Back: 420 denier high tenacity 2x2 Parapack
Back Panel: Closed-cell foam
Shoulder Straps: Edgeless EV50 ½" / 12mm (EVAZOTE® OEKO-TEX® foam)
Hardware: Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components
Main Compartment Zipper: 1x #10 YKK Aquaguard® water-repellent zipper with metal slider
All Other Exterior Zippers: 6x #8 racquet coil water-repellent zippers with metal sliders
Interior Laptop Compartment Zipper: 1x #5 coil zipper with plastic slider

Guide's Edition Synik 26 Key Features

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Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

15" Laptop Compartment

A padded, two-point access laptop compartment large enough for 15" laptops.

visible detail^^Red backpack with brown accents on a white background

Exterior-Access Attachment Points

Exterior attachment points for when you need to carry a little extra.

Clamshell Opening

The main compartment fully open clamshell-style for easy packing and unpacking.

Frame Sheet and Passthrough

The pocket for the removeable frame sheet doubles as a luggage handle passthrough for your roll-aboard luggage.

Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

15" Laptop Compartment

A padded, two-point access laptop compartment large enough for 15" laptops.

Exterior-Access Attachment Points

Exterior attachment points for when you need to carry a little extra.

Clamshell Opening

The main compartment fully open clamshell-style for easy packing and unpacking.

Frame Sheet and Passthrough

The pocket for the removeable frame sheet doubles as a luggage handle passthrough for your roll-aboard luggage.

Classic Look

Coyote trim for an outdoorsy state of mind.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

15" Laptop Compartment

A padded, two-point access laptop compartment large enough for 15" laptops.

Exterior-Access Attachment Points

Exterior attachment points for when you need to carry a little extra.

Clamshell Opening

The main compartment fully open clamshell-style for easy packing and unpacking.

Frame Sheet and Passthrough

The pocket for the removeable frame sheet doubles as a luggage handle passthrough for your roll-aboard luggage.

Reviews

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Eugene
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Unique, High Quality Finishings
4 weeks ago
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
first tom bihn bag; and first one to be purchased!
What a treat!
A few months ago, I asked when the Synik 26 Guide’s Edition would be available and was told it would arrive in the summer. This week, while in Seattle for a work trip, I decided to stop by the factory store on my way to the airport.
To my surprise, an employee told me the Guide’s Edition was launching that very day—and if I had a little time to wait, I could be the very first person to purchase one!
I had originally planned to go with black ballistic, but as soon as I saw the classic navy Parapack, I knew it was the right choice. It pays tribute to the very first Guide’s Edition, and I loved its retro sheen and timeless look.
Now that I’ve landed back in the Bay, I couldn’t be more excited to retire my trusty 8-year-old backpack and start fresh with this one. My only regret? Not snapping a photo at the store with the bag and the two wonderful employees who helped me out. Still—what a memorable day! 😄
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Julie
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile
6 days ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What a bag
I recently got a promotion where I would need to travel for work and I’ve had the same backpack since high school. I decided I wanted to upgrade to something nicer. I was just going to buy a Swiss gear and call it a day.
Somehow upon googling I found Tom Bihn. I am very big on buying American made when you can. And honestly it’s very hard to even find most American made products. So that took me down the rabbit hole of American made backpacks. And there is no comparison. I searched Reddit for the best pack and debated on the Synik 26 or 30. Honestly everyone talked about how big the 30 was and the 26 would be plenty.
So then I waited for the colors to come out. But bam the guide edition came out and it is a beauty. I bought it immediately. Patiently waited for it to arrive, and was even more impressed when I opened the box.
This bag is incredibly well made. I probably could have gone with the 30 but they don’t currently have it in the guide edition. The only thing I don’t like about the bag is the interior water bottle spot. I wish it had an external water bottle holder. But it’s okay.
I took it on a work trip two days after I got it. I had plenty of room but did use my water bottle spot for other storage since my water bottle wouldn’t slide in with all the stuff I had in other areas.
Overall it is a great bag that will last me forever, or until my son steals it for himself.
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